Truthdare Doubledare

Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Infobox album Truthdare Doubledare is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Critical reception

Template:Album ratings The Ottawa Citizen wrote that "the Caribbean sound of 'C'mon! C'mon!' and the energetic dance number, 'Hit That Perfect Beat', are prime examples of the Bronskis' diverse musical change."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Track listing

All tracks were written by Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek and John Jon.

Vinyl side one

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13

Vinyl side two

1. "This Heart" – 4:17
2. "Do It" – 3:49
3. "Dr. John" – 4:36
4. "In My Dreams" – 4:17

U.S. CD and digital releases

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
6. "This Heart" – 4:17
7. "Do It" – 3:49
8. "Dr. John" – 4:36
9. "In My Dreams" – 4:17
10. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:25
11. "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:14

International CD release

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:43
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:50
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
6. "This Heart" – 4:19
7. "Do It" – 3:50
8. "Dr. John" – 4:41
9. "In My Dreams" – 4:17
10. "What Are You Going to Do About It" – 6:15
11. "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:15
12. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:21
13. "I Gave You Everything" – 4:00

Personnel

Bronski Beat

• Steve Bronski – 6- and 12-string guitars, double-speed guitar, accordion, synthesizers, keyboards, programming
• Larry Steinbachek – drums, percussion, drum programming, keyboards, marimba
• John Jon Foster – vocals

Additional musicians

• Adam Williams – bass guitar
• Bobby Valentino – violin
• Peter Glenister – guitar
• Alec Ewing – guitar
• Tony Marone – percussion
• Simon Clarke – flute, alto sax, baritone sax, piccolo
• Roddy Lorimer – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Tim Saunders – tenor sax
• David Stewart – bass trombone
• Tim Wheater – African noise flute
• The Kick Horns – brass arrangements and performance
• PP Arnold – backing vocals
• Beverly Skeete – backing vocals
• Jay Carly – backing vocals
• Mike Myers Major Minors – backing vocals

Technical personnel

• Adam Williams – production
• Tom Frederikse – engineering
• Gareth Jones – mixing
• Peter Barrett – cover design
• Ashworth Morton – photography
• Michael Morton – photography

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1986/87)	Peak position
Australian Albums Chart<ref name="auchart">Template:Cite book</ref>	12

References

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